Higher Education Construction and Bult Environment Lecturer

Higher Education Construction and Bult Environment Lecturer Application Deadline: 4 January 2026 Department: Curriculum - Higher Education Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Maidstone Campus Reporting To: Richard Abiodun Compensation: £33,242 - £45,380 / year Description Design, deliver and assess high quality construction programmes, ensuring that students and employers receive an outstanding level of service, taking responsibility for delivering engaging and well-planned lessons, lectures and practical workshop sessions for a range of different programmes including Higher Education (HE), Apprenticeships and Further Education (FE). Lecturers should be passionate about their area of teaching and be enthusiastic about supporting our students and apprentices to reach their full potential. This role is 24 hours a week 52 weeks per year. Main Responsibilities and Duties: The following is an indication of the type and level of the main priorities expected of this role as directed by your line manager and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or tasks: 1. Deliver high quality teaching in accordance with approved College standards and applicable validating/ moderating bodies, preparing teaching materials, sequences of learning and lesson plans as required, undertaking quality assurance in collaboration with colleagues, the quality team and the relevant university partner and awarding bodies. This will include assessing students’ written and practical work, monitoring and reporting on their progress, reporting and dissemination of assessment grades and students’ results to our validating partners and maintaining good order in the teaching environment, including statutory aspects such as safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety. 2. Undertake day to day course management duties including all communication, problem solving, diagnostic compliance, timetable checks and amendments, arranging/ providing cover at short notice for lessons where needed. 3. Assist with the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for courses, managing induction procedures effectively, including Qualifications on Entry, transfers, additional qualification aims and late enrolments, to ensure that students are registered on the right course at the correct level. This will include assisting with the organisation and implementation of appropriate induction programmes for students. 4. Undertake all required meetings with students, including regular one to one meetings with students setting and reviewing targets, assisting students with UCAS references, supporting students with their pastoral needs, guiding and directing in both academic and personal matters and liaising with cross-college services such as Welfare Team etc. 5. Monitor student attendance and student results, including start of year registers, exam entry and attendance, co-ordinating and administering course performance monitoring, to report on attendance, retention, achievement and success, with appropriate course and student action plans where required. 6. Attend meetings, including staff meetings, parent evenings, marketing events, courses and discussions, internal and external to the College as directed and reporting back as appropriate. This will include planning and co-ordinating parents’ evenings/consultation meetings as directed. 7. Work with colleagues throughout the College to develop courses, training methods and materials, including attendance at Focus Days and other compulsory CPD events and participate in peer observation for developmental purposes, ensuring adherence to college policies and practices. 8. Assist with departmental administration including the timely marking of registers, updating of Pro-Monitor, producing reports on student attendance, retention and achievement and publication of materials on the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). 9. Participate in relevant college meetings/groups/committees and quality assurance mechanisms e.g. verification, moderation, course reviews and Self-Assessment Reviews (SAR). 10. Undertake Internal Verification/ Moderation/ Standardisation procedures for an agreed curriculum/ course(s). 11. Liaise as required with Higher Education Institutions Application Requirements To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing: A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained. Information on all relevant education and qualifications. Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people. Benefits Click here to view MidKent College benefits.